INTEL 287XL MATH COPROCESSOR ADDED TO PRODUCT LINE SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 29, 1990 -- Intel Corporation today announced the Intel 287XL Math CoProcessor, for use in any 286 microprocessor-based personal computer. The newest addition to the Intel Math CoProcessor product line offers 50 percent higher performance than the Intel 80287 Math CoProcessor. The Intel 287XL dramatically increases the processing speed of more than 1000 personal computer software applications which use floating point mathematical operations. Among the applications that benefit from math coprocessors are spreadsheets, business graphics, financial modeling and computer-aided design. When running industry standard benchmark tests, such as the Single Precision Whetstone, the Intel 287XL runs 66 percent faster than the Intel 80287. Computer-aided design applications, such as AutoCAD, will regenerate drawings 15 percent faster with the Intel 287XL than with the Intel 80287 Math CoProcessor. The Intel 287XL operates in any 286 microprocessor-based personal computer including 16- and 20- MHz versions and is guaranteed compatible with any math coprocessor socket in a 286 system designed for the Intel 80287-6, -8 or -10 or the Intel 80C287A 12-MHz Math CoProcessors. ** Intel 287XL Math CoProcessor for laptop and notebook PCs ** Intel also announced the availability of the Intel 287XLT Math CoProcessor, designed for low-power laptop and notebook personal computes, such as COMPAQ's LTE/286. The Intel 287XL and Intel 287XLT are manufactured using Intel's low-power, CHMOS III process and fully comply with the ANSI/IEEE 754-1085 Floating Point Standard. "With the announcement of the Intel 287XL Math CoPRocessor, we have simultaneously upgraded and simplified the 287 Math CoPROcessor product line. A single version of the Intel 287XL works in all 286 microprocessor-based systems. Additionally, the low-power 287XL and 287XLT allow for increased battery life in laptop and notebook PCs," said John Breslin, general manager of Intel's Math CoProcessor Operation. These new products join Intel's complete line of math coprocessors including the 16, 20, 25 and 33-MHz versions of the Intel 387 DX and the 16 MHz and 20 MHz versions of the Intel 387 floating point math support to virtually every Intel-based personal computer. The suggested retail price for the Intel 287XL is $370. The suggested retail price for the Intel 287XLT is $370. The products are available after June 1 through a network of distributors, original equipment manufacturers and retail outlets. All Intel Math CoProcessors have a five year warranty. For immediate product information via fax 24 hours a day, please call Intel's FaxBACK information service at 800-525-3019. For toll-free telephone assistance Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM Pacific time, call 1-800-538-3373. Intel manufactures microcomputer components, modules and systems.